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The people of our country have a responsibility to ensure that the
negotiations process is not delayed. Our white compatriots in
particular should realize that there cannot be peace, security and
prosperity for all our people without the creation of a democratic
society. There is no better alternative to negotiate.
The meeting also examined:
* perspectives for the reincorporation of TBVC (Transkei-
Bophuthatswana~Venda-Ceskei) territories and reintegration of self-
governing territories: the parties reiterated their acceptance of
the principles of reincorporation and reintegration.
* regions in a democratic South Africa: the parties agreed to
examine the details in due course.
This meeting of patriotic forces in Codesa further reiterates its
recognition of the important role played by traditional leaders in
society. To expedite resolution of the issue regarding their role
in the transition and the future, the meeting agreed to facilitate
consultation with traditional leaders to bring about a solution
which is in the best interests of all concerned.
The participants are at one that members of the Patriotic Front in
Codesa are carrying out the mandate of the Patriotic Front
Conference. The parties agreed to facilitate the convening of
another Conference of patriotic forces as agreed last October.
The participants agreed to meet again in the near future.
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P.O. Box 61884
Marshalltown 2107
21 February 1992
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DECLARATION OF THE OAU AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON SOUTHERN AFRICA
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HARARE, ZIMBABWE — AUGUST 21, 1989
1. PREAMBLE
The people of Afnca. singly. collectively and acting through the OAU. are engaged in senous effors
to establish peace throughout the continent dy ending ail conflicts through negohatons based on the pnnc'pie
of justice and peace for ail
We reaffirm our convicton. which history confirms, that where colonial. racial and apartheid domination
exist, there can neither be peace nor justice
Accordingly. we reiterate that while the apartheid system in South Africa persists. the peoples of our
continent as a whole cannot achieve the fundamental objectives of justice. human dignity and peace
which are 90th cruc:ai _n themselves and fundamental to the stability and development of Africa.
With regard to the region of Southern Afnca. the entire continent is vitally interested that the processes
in which it s invoived. 'eading to the complete and genuine independence of Namibia. as weil as peace
in Angola and Mozambique. should succeed in the shortest possible time Equaily. Afnca is deepiy ccr-
cerned that the destabilisanon by South Afnca of ail the countnes in the reqon. whether through direc:
aggression. sponsorship of surrogates. economic subversion and other means. should end immediate:,
We recognise the reality that permanent peace and stability in Southern Afnca can only be achievec
when the system of apartheid in South Afnca has been liquidated and South Africa transformed ric
a united. democranc and non-raci:al country. We therefore reiterate that ail the necessary measures shou'c
de adopted Now ‘0 onng a speedy end to the apartheid system. nthe nterest of ail -he seopie of Sourrer-
Ainca. ur continent and ‘ne worid at arge
We Delie-e :Nat. as a resuit of the iberation struggle and .nternationai pressure against apartheid. as we..
as global etforts :o liquidate regional conflicts. possibilities exist for further movement towards the resoiuticr
at the proviems ‘ac:ng ‘he neopie of South Afnca For these possibilities to ‘ead to fundamentai chance
n South Ainca. the Pretona regime must acandon its abhorrent concepts and pracnces of racial dominatior.
and its record of failure to honour agreements. ail of which have already resulted in the loss of so many
lives and the destruction of much property in the countries of Southern Africa
We reaffirm our recognition of the right of all peoples. including those of South Africa. to determine
their own destiny. and to work out for themselves the institutions and the system of government under
which they will, by general consent, live and work together to build a harmonious society. The Organisation
of African Unity remains committed to do everything possible and necessary, to assist the people of South
Africa. in such ways as the representatives of the oppressed may determine, to achieve this objective.
We are certain that. arising from its duty to help end the criminal apartheid system. the rest of the world
community is ready to extend similar assistance to the people of South Africa.
We make these commitments because we believe that all people are equal and have equal rights to human
dignity and respect. regardless of colour. race, sex or creed. We believe that all men and women have
the right and duty to participate in their own government, as equal members of society. No individual
or group of individuals has any right to govern others without their consent. The apartheid system violates
all these fundamental and universal principles. Correctly characterised as a crime against humanity. :t
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entire peoples [t has imposed a brutal war on the whole region of Southern Afnca. resulting in untold
loss of life. destruction of property and massive displacement of innocent men. women and children
This scourge and affront to humanity must be fought and eradicated in its totality
We have therefore supported and continue to support all those in South Afnca who pursue this nobie
objective through political. armed and other forms of struggle We believe this to be our duty. carnec
out in the interests of all humanity
While extending this support to those who stnve for a non-racial and democratic society in South Afnca
a point on which no compromise is possible. we have repeatedly expressed our preference for a solution
arnved at by peaceful means. We know that the majority of the people of South Afnca and their liberanon
movement. who have been compelled to take up arms. have also upheld this position for many decades
and continue to do so
The positions contained in this Declaration are consistent with and are a continuation of those elaborated
in the Lusaka Manifesto two decades ago. They take into account the changes that have taken place
in Southern Africa since that Manifesto was adopted by the OAU and the rest of the internationai
community. They constitute a new challenge to the Pretoria regime to join in the noble effort to enc
the apartheid system. an objective to which the OAU has been committed from its very birth.
Consequently. we shail continue to do everything in our power to heip intensify the liberation struggie
and international pressure against the system of apartheid unni this system :s ended and South Afnca
is transformed into a united. democratic and non-racial country. with ;usnce and secunty for ail its citizens
In keeping with this solemn resolve. and responding directly to the wishes of the representatives of the
majonty of the people of South Afmca. we publicly pledge ourselves to the positions contained hereunder
We are convinced that their implementation will lead to a speedy end of the apartheid system and therefore
the opening of a new dawn of peace for all the peoples of Afmca. in which racism. colonial dominatic~
and white minonty rule on our continent would be abolished ‘orever
ll. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
We believe that a conjuncture of arcurstances exists which. if there s a demonstrable readiness on the
part of the Pretoria regime to engage :n negotiations genuinely and senousiy. could create the possibilin,
to end apartheid through negotiations. Such an eventuality would be an expression of the long-standing
preference of the majonty of the peopie of South Afnca to arnve at a political settlement.
We would therefore encourage the people of South Africa. as part of their overail struggle. to get together
to negotiate an end to the apartheid system and agree on ail the measures that are necessary to transform
their country into a non-racial democracy. We support the position held by the majority of the peopie
of South Africa that these objectives. and not the amendment or reform of the apartheid system. should
be the aims of the negotiations.
We are at one with them that the outcome of such a process should be a new constitutional order basec
on the following principles, among others:
South Africa shall become a united. democratic and non-racial state.
All its people shall enjoy common and equal citizenship and nationality, regardless of race. colour. sex
or creed.
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All its people shall have the nght to paricipate in the government and administranon of the country on
the basis of a universal suffrage. exercised through one person one vote. under a common voters roll
All shall have the nght to form and join any political party of thew choice. prowded that this 1s not in
furtherance of racism
All shall enjoy universally recognised human nghts, freedoms and civil libernes. protected under an
entrenched Bill of Rights
South Afnca shail have a new legal system which shall guarantee equality of all before the law
South Afnca shall have an independent and non-racial judiciary.
There shall be created an economic order which shail promote and advance the well-being of all South
Afncans
A democratic South Afnca shail respect the nghts, sovereignty and terntonal integnty of ail counmes
and pursue a policy of peace. fnendship. and mutually beneficial co-operation with all peoples
We believe that agreement on the above principles shall constitute the foundanon for an internationally
acceptable solution which shail enable South Afnca to take its nghtful place as an equal partner among
the African and world community of nations.
ill. CLIMATE FOR NEGOTIATIONS
Together with the rest of the world. we believe that it is essential. before any negotiations can take place.
that the necessary climate for negotiations be created. The apartheid regime has the urgent responsibility
to respond positively to this universally acclaimed demand and thus create this climate
Accordingly, the present regime should. at the very least
Release ail political prisoners and detainees unconditionally and refrain from .mposing any restnctions
on them:
t ft ail bans and restnctions on ail proscnbed and resincted organisations and persons.
Remove ail troops ‘rom the townships.
End the state of emergency and repeai ail egisiation. such as. and nciuding the Internai Secunty Act.
zesigned ‘0 =rcumscnbe Doilncal activity and
Cease ail polincal tnais and poiitical execunons
These neasures are recessary to produce the conditions in which ‘ree poiincal discussion can take piace
— an essential condition to ensure that the people themselves participate in the process of remaking
the country. The measures listed above should therefore precede negotiations.
IV. GUIDELINES TO THE PROCESS OF NEGOTIATION
We support the view of the South African liberation movement that upon the creation of this climate.
the process of negotiations should commence along the following lines:
Discussions should take place between the liberation movement and the South African regime to achieve
the suspension of hostilities on both sides by agreeing to a mutually binding ceasefire.
Negotiations should then proceed to establish the basis for the adoption of a new Constitution by agreeing
on, among others, the Principles enunciated above.
Having agreed on these principles. the parties should then negotiate the necessary mechanism for drawing
up the new Constitution.
The parties shall define and agree on the role to be played by the international community in ensuring
a successful transition to a democratic order.
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